Alternator belt keeps popping off, causing vehicle to stall possibly due to a defect in pulley , consumer has replaced belt 4 times.*Ak
Engine & cooling
1994 Geo Metro Engine problems
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1994 Geo Metro's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 17% of all its complaints, most recently on January 22, 2001. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Map sensor failed causeing stalling and poor performance in cold weather. *Et
Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment without prior warning. No one has inspected the vehicle yet. Please provide further information and vin#. *Ak
The engine of the 1994 geo metro have failed 3 times at a top speed of 60mph. Each time there is engine failure, it looses decompression. Once the engine looses decompression, the valves burn and/or twist. Three times we have had the block head removed, the valves redone and each time the engine fails again. The last time the engine failed, top speed was 55mph after 10 minutes of driving. The chevrolet manufacturer says there have been no recalls of this engine or make/model. Even though we purchased it used...
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without warranties, we have spent thousands of dollars for this vehicle that continuously fails to operate. The dealer refused to replace the unit after our repeated reporting of other problems prior to our experience with engine failure. Can you help us?
WATER PUMP FAILED.
Engine failed due to piston, which caused the piston to break the spark plug and motor.
ENGINE SEIZED UP DUE TO WATER CORROSION.
MAP SENSOR FAILS.
Failure of the fuel map sensor, fuel sensor regulator malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to deaccelerate, consumer has had the part replaced on five occasions, part # 91171596. *Ak
LOSS OF POWER EXPERIANCE BETWWEEN 35-55 MPH
The engine is making a clicking sound while driving the vehicle. Please describe. *Ak
Manifold compression sensor failed, resulting in a stall out. Tt
Geo Metro engine complaints by year
Metro engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data